OSTOCALCIUM
Ostocalcium Tablet is used for Weak bones, Muscle disease, Vitamin d deficiency, Calcium deficiency in pregnant, Nursing or postmenopausal women, Bone loss, Deficiency of vitamin d, Bone damage, Decreased activity of the parathyroid gland and other conditions. Ostocalcium Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Overview
Ostocalcium Tablet is used for Weak bones, Muscle disease, Vitamin d deficiency, Calcium deficiency in pregnant, Nursing or postmenopausal women, Bone loss, Deficiency of vitamin d, Bone damage, Decreased activity of the parathyroid gland and other conditions. Ostocalcium Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Ostocalcium Tablet contains Tribasic Calcium Phosphate and Vitamin D3 as active ingredients.
Ostocalcium Tablet works by increasing absorption of calcium and phosphorus required for strong bones; building and keeping strong bones;
Detailed information related to Ostocalcium Tablet's uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.
Uses
Ostocalcium Tablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
- Weak bones
- Muscle disease
- Vitamin d deficiency
- Calcium deficiency in pregnant, nursing or postmenopausal women
- Bone loss
- Deficiency of vitamin d
- Bone damage
- Decreased activity of the parathyroid gland
- Ostocalcium Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed here.
Side-effects
The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Ostocalcium Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
- Stomach ache
- Urination
- Colic pain
- Mental
- Feeling of sickness
- Muscle pain
- Increased thirst
- Mood changes
- Upset stomach
- Aching muscles
- Ostocalcium Tablet may also cause side-effects not listed here.
Precautions
Before using Ostocalcium Tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
- Consult you doctor if you have high calcium levels, kidney disease, kidney stones, little or no stomach acid, heart disease, or pancreas disease
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding
Interactions with Ostocalcium Tablet
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Ostocalcium Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Ostocalcium Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
- Acetaminophen
- Actinomycin
- Arginine
- Ascorbic acid
- Barbiturates
- Bioflavonoids
- Celecoxib
- Cholestyramine
- Chromium picolinate
- Copper gluconate
Learn more: Interactions
When not to use Ostocalcium Tablet
Hypersensitivity to Ostocalcium Tablet is a contraindication. In addition, Ostocalcium Tablet should not be used if you have the following conditions:
- Allergic reactions
- High calcium levels
- Hypersensitivity
- Kidney disease
- Kidney stone
- Sarcoidosis
Composition and Active Ingredients
Ostocalcium Tablet is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)
Please note that this medicine may be available in various strengths for each active ingredient listed above.
Packages and Strengths
Frequently asked Questions
- Is Ostocalcium Tablet safe to use when pregnant?
- Vitamin D3: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
- Tribasic Calcium Phosphate: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
- Is Ostocalcium Tablet safe while breastfeeding?
- Vitamin D3: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Tribasic Calcium Phosphate: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Can Ostocalcium Tablet be used for weak bones and muscle disease?Yes, weak bones and muscle disease are among the most common reported uses for Ostocalcium Tablet. Please do not use Ostocalcium Tablet for weak bones and muscle disease without consulting first with your doctor. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as common uses for Ostocalcium Tablet.
- How long do I need to use Ostocalcium Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?TabletWise.com website users have reported same day and 1 month as the most common time it takes before they saw improvements in their conditions. These times may not be reflective of what you may experience or how you should use this medicine. Please consult with your doctor to check how long do you need to use Ostocalcium Tablet. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as time for effectiveness for Ostocalcium Tablet.
- At what frequency do I need to use Ostocalcium Tablet?TabletWise.com website users have reported once a day and twice a day as the most common frequency of using Ostocalcium Tablet. Please follow your doctor's advice on how often you need to Ostocalcium Tablet. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as frequency of using Ostocalcium Tablet.
- Should I use Ostocalcium Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?TabletWise.com website users have most commonly reported using Ostocalcium Tablet after food. However, this may not be reflective of how you should use this medicine. Please follow your doctor's advice on how you should use this medicine. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as timing of using Ostocalcium Tablet.
- Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when using this product?If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Ostocalcium Tablet medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Ostocalcium Tablet. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.
- Is this medicine or product addictive or habit forming?Most medicines don't come with a potential for addiction or abuse. Usually, government's categorizes medicines that can be addictive as controlled substances. Examples include schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US. Please consult the product package to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such special categorizations of medicines. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase your body's dependence to medicines without the advice of a doctor.
- Can i stop using this product immediately or do I have to slowly ween off the use?Some medicines need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body, health and other medications that you may be using.
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